NAPERVILLE, Ill.— From December 18, 2015 through January 3, 2016, you may have noticed an increase in police activity around Naperville. Naperville Police participated in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over drunk driving enforcement campaign, showing zero tolerance for impaired driving and arresting three offenders for driving while impaired. In addition, 21 seat belt citations were issued.

The recent law enforcement crackdown was coordinated by the Illinois Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies across Illinois, as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.

During the campaign, Naperville Police ramped up its enforcement efforts by conducting four impaired driving saturation patrols and three occupant protection saturation patrols. By removing three drunk drivers from local roads, there’s no telling how many lives were saved.

“What should be a merry and joyful time of year gets overshadowed by drunk driving, time and time again. We gave Naperville drivers plenty of warning that we’d be stopping drunk drivers, and we did just that,” said Sgt. Derek Zook. “Drunk driving is a reckless, 100% preventable crime, and one that leads to disaster.”

“We worked really hard and stepped up to the challenge,” added Sgt. Zook. “To us, if we saved one life, the campaign was worthwhile.”

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.